Best Part-Time Gigs for Baby Boomers

At a time when the majority of men and women expect to work beyond their retirement, many baby boomers will use this time to shift gears in their careers. In fact, 80 percent of today's 76 million baby boomers plan to keep working in the future and more than half of them are interested in pursuing new careers, according to a Merrill Lynch survey. When it comes to seeking a new career or continuing to work for the same employer, many boomers will opt for part-time employment.

Working part-time is also a great solution for boomers who want to retire, but can't because they're financially unprepared to leave the work force. "For the first time since you were a teenager, part-time work may be financially feasible even though you will be paid for fewer hours and probably at a lower hourly rate," Shatkin says. "Social Security, a pension, a 401(k) or some combination of these may cover a major fraction of your income needs. Plus, Medicare or a retirement medical plan may provide healthcare benefits that previously had been affordable only through a full-time job."

The following are 20 of the best jobs for baby boomers working part-time, based on information from the U.S. Department of Labor.